İbrahim Kutluay

İbrahim Kutluay
Kutluay in November 2024
Darüşşafaka
PositionTeam manager
LeagueTurkish Super League
Personal information
Born (1974-12-07) 7 December 1974
Yalova, Turkey
NationalityTurkish
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
NBA draft1996: undrafted
Playing career1993–2009
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
Number10, 11, 12
Career history
1993–1999Fenerbahçe
1999–2000Efes Pilsen
2000–2001AEK Athens
2001–2003Panathinaikos
2003–2004Ülkerspor
2004–2005Seattle SuperSonics
2005Panathinaikos
2005–2006Ülkerspor
2006–2007Fenerbahçe
2007–2008PAOK
2008–2009İTÜ
Career highlights
As player:
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference
Medals
Representing  Turkey
EuroBasket
2001 Turkey

İbrahim Kutluay (born 7 January 1974) is a former Turkish professional basketball player who has been a manager and pundit since his retirement. He played the shooting guard position, and in his prime, was one of the most prolific 3-point shooters worldwide. He scored a record 50 points at the 1996 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship against Italy, and also 41 points in a EuroLeague game against Cibona Zagreb during the 1998–99 season. He was the first Turkish basketball player to win the EuroLeague championship, winning the 2002 EuroLeague Final Four with the Greek club Panathinaikos. Kutluay was the fourth Turk to play in the NBA. He is described as a 'stellar basketball player' whose 'legacy goes beyond his shooting skills, leadership, and incredible talent'. In addition to his professional career, he has also attracted interest as a high society figure due to his fame, wealth and personal life which has continuously been subjected to media scrutiny.